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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-02
WORKING CLASSES Attention

We are now prepared to furnish all classes
with employment at home the whole Of the
Time, Or for their spnre moments. Business
new. light and profitable. Persons OF either
sex easily earn from 20 cents to $500 per even
Ing, Ond II proportional sum by dev0tinp nil
their time to the business. Boys and girls
earn nearly ms much AS men. That all who
see TINS may send their address, and test the
business, we make this ofIeR 10 such ms nre
not well satisfied we will send one dollar TO
ply for the trouble of writing, Full particu.
laIs ana outht iree, Address GEORGE STIN-
son CO., Portland, Maine.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-02

IT took a long time to select a jury
to try Sharp but it only took thirteen
minutes to convict him.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-02

Women's Plain White Linen
Handkerchiefs with Finch
hemstitched borders. The size
that women like; the kind that
are always fit. Goods that arc
as staple as wheat. Half a
dozens gradcs-thc price scale
slides on quality. Tie hest
5a("c 7oc hasr e1rr o6crcd in
H0UGLrlrHicL,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-02

Ask for them by the num-
bers. The last of the list is as
fine as can be found in this
city, no odds what the price
may be.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-02
FOaled, 1881, Import, 1886.

lie will be permitted to serve a
limited number of mares at our sta
bic at $500 $500 cash at first trial
or service, the remaining $1,000 as
soon as the mare is known to be in
Innl.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-02
SURPLUS OVER $25O,OOO,
PERFECTLY SAFE AND RELIABLE
LOSSES PAID PROMPTLY.

Six per cent. allowed on all bal
anccs standing to credit of members
when said balance is Five Dollars
or more, thereby lcssening the cost
Of insurance to members. dec30
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-02

to $50. Finer grades in
Worsteds up to $50.
Odd Trousers, plenty of
them, for the little fellows. A
healthy boy needs plenty Of
them. Cashmere or Chcviot,
short, Loo to 200. long(o to
ldyears), l rs to 500.
A very little money now
serves to buy the stuff for a
pretty costume. There's been
tumblingand tumblingin prices
along the Dress Goods line.
Printed Pure Linen Lawns.
Light weight, cool to the touch,
easy to wash; fast colors.
Pretty figures on a pure white
ground. To clear them out
before the season closes:
II designs reduced from a5
to Is cents.
10 designs reduced from 80
to 20 cents.
Bigger slices off Wooden
prices.
Beautiful Cream Serge, AZ
in, 571a cents. A year ago
the same stuff was in quick
demand at so cents.
But one snow-timc since you
paid Loo a yard for the 4a in.
Plain aud Figured Canvas.
Handsome goods in cream and
black. The price now is 25c.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-02

Bill Heads, Letter Heads.
and Il general class of printing
done at this office
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
MonseIkeeping NreIodles.

Sing song of cleaning housed
Pocket full of nailsl
-Four amd-twenty dust.pans,
Scrubbing brooms ahd pailsl
When the door is opened,
Wife begins to sing:
"Just help me move this bureau here,
And hang this picture, won't you dearl
And tack that carpet by the door,
And stretch this oro little moro,
Aud drive this nail and scrow this screw!
And here's II job have for you
This closet door will never catch,
think you'll have to fix the latch;
And oh, while you're about it, j ohm,
wish you'd put the cornice on,
And hang this curtain, when you're done
III hand you up the other one;
Ihls box has got to have hinge
Before L can but on the fringe;
And wontyou mend that broken CHAIR
IA II Ike hook put up right there,
The bureau drawer must have q knob !;
And there's another little job
L really hate to ask you, dear
But could you fix bracket here2'
And on it goes when these are through,
With this and that and those to do,
AID infinitun. and more too,
All i'll merry jingle
And isn't it enough to make
A man wish he was single2 almost J
Selected.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
Runaway Accident.

Yesterday after noon while Miss Ca
pers, the daughter of Gen e. Capcrs
and Miss Ricn Finlay, were riding in
Main street near Springwood come
terry, their horses suddenly took fright
and dashed through Main street TO-
wards the river Miss Finlay Jump
ed from her horse when nem. Coffee
street and was seriously bruised, but
her injuries were, fortunately, not se-
rlous, Miss Capers Kept her seat,
and by GESTURES requested persons
Who ran into the street to help her to
give the horse a clear way In this
she was wise as the animal dashed
through the river and into lis stable
yard IN West Greenville where he
stopped and the younglply was assfs-
ted :" dlslnohnt, unhmt. Much .,x.
excit ment was caused by her fioht
thffngh Main street, and theye eo, .
gederal relief when the te,ooh,,,,I !
hrdght news from West Gredn ,tGio S;lio
that she was safe Duly Ne,os fot6
inst. 1''''
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
Rheumatism and Neuralgia Cured in
Two DaYs.

The Indiana Chemical Co., have dscov-
cred compound which acts with truly
marvellous rapidity in the cure Of Khcuma-
tism and Neuralgia. We Guarantee it to
cure any and every case acute Inflammn-
tory rheumatism and Neuralgia ing DAYS
and to give immediate relief in chronic
cases and effects speedy cure
On receipt of 81 cents, in two cent
stamps, we will send to any address the
prescription for this wonderful compound.
which can be filed by your home DRUGGIST
at small cost We take this means of giv-
lug our discovery to the public instead of
putting it out IS patent medicine, it be-
ing much less expensive We will gladly
refund money if satisfaction is not given.
TIE INDIANA CHEMICAL. Co.
feb 10, '87-1y Charlottesville, Ind.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
A Gard Of 'EhaMAs.

Mr.. EDIToR:--I take this method of
extending to the citizens of Pickens
my grateful thanks for aid and assis-
tance rendered me at the burning of
my dwelling on last Monday. They
labored heroically to save my effects,
and by hard work, did save nearly
all my household goods. The colored
citizens are equally entitled to my
thanks, and they are hereby rendered.
/ can never forget the kindness shown
me in my misfortune. Kindly,
W. J. BRAsfLErT.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
Good Results in Every Case.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale pNpor dealers
Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he was
seriously afflicted with n severe cold that
settled on his lungs: had tried many rom
edies without benefit. Being induced
to- try Or Kings's New Discovery for
Consumption, did soand was entirely cur
ed by use OF few bottles. Since which
time ne has used it IN his family for
all Coughs and Colds with best results.
This is the experiment Of thousands who
lives have been saved by this Wonderful
Discovery. Trial bottles free at DR.. G..
w, Earlo'g Drug Store.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
RmSiElcsm Change.

Mr.. b. Wehrle, who has been in
the jewelry business in Greenville for
twenty-five years, on yesterday sold
his entire stock to S. NJ. Snider g. Co.
Mr.. Wchrlo has agreed to work with
MI Snider, and Greonville now
boasts of one Of the best jewelry
stores in the State outside of Charles.
ton.--DujIy NeacS 18th inst.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
an Old Citizen snaaka.

Mr' }. NJ Norris, an Old rcsidena Of
"ome, Ca, says, that be had been badly
roublcd With Kidney Complain, for q great
many years aud with Eczema for three
years; At times could scarcely walk and had
tried many remedies without benefit. until
he began taking Electric Biltcrs and anoin
ting his hands and feet with Bnckleus Ar,
MICA Snlve' This treatment afforded him
great relief and he strongly recommends
Electric Hitters to MI who suffer with KID
ney Complaints, or need Blood Purifier.
Sold by DR. & W. Earle.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
An End to Bone Scrapings.

Edward Shepard, OF Harrisburg, III.
says: "IIaving received so much bonc-
fit from Electric Bittcrs, / feel Tiny dl-
ty to let suffering humanity know it.
HaVo had running sore on my leg for
eight years; my doctor told mo 1 would
have to havo the bone scraped or leg am
puted used instead three bottles of
Electric Bittcrs and several boxes of
BuclIleu's Arnica Salve, and my log is
nov sound and well. :"
Electric f}itters sold Mt Soc. bottle,
and Bucken's arnica Salvo at 25 ce1lts
n box by DIR. e. w. Earle.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
FRUIT 7'RE'ES|
-.--"~-GD -
EF Z. ~s %s2. e. B IL 3 T-1S
-rINHIE-
1:v7
CHEAP EST,
-(-O )

j. S. RaGsdale & Bro, Of James
town, Clifford Comfy, n. c., is an
Old and reliable Firm. They guar
ahtcc all trees and vines to live through
the first season. Their agents are in
structed to replace, free of charge,
all trees and vines that do not live
through the first season, when taken
on day of delivery.
The Rev. 6. ". Singleton is oar
Standing agent for Pickcns County
s G. Buy your trees from a man
you know and can bo found; who
"lIl correct all mistakes, replace dead
trees &c,
Address all orders to him at Pick
ens' >. &. Beware Of straugers who
come to you moking all kinds of
promises, offcri g to self "Everbear-
ing apple trees" F.ost Proof peach
Trees "Bunch stfawbe1ry," they are
money traps.
Address for Cattle :ucs, Prices
&c, orr Agent, or to Us Iirect.
j. S. RAGSDAI q 3 BRO,
Apr. 28, 3. JAMESTOWN, n. G.
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j. X. KInKsEY.
Ex- Moses 8Oar.Soncd

EN-G0YCPhOr VI OScS B'aTNSn0u.
A dispatch dated Boston. June Sd,
says that Franklin j. Moses, who, as
Governor Of South Carolina, ut one time
occupied large share of public attention,
but who is now an occupant of the Mas
sachusetts State Prison, has been par
doned by Governor Ames, and will be
released from confinement as soon as
the customary formalities can be COM
piled with. The Strange career of Mo-
ses finally eliminated in the forgery Of
the name of Thomas Wentworth Hip-
ginson, the eauthor, curly in the year 49,
IS. In October of that year he was SEN
fenced to three years in tho State prison.
1t has been reported that Moses was in
poor hoalth aud could not live long.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16

Z. L. Barnum, the great Snowman,
who is known all over the world, in
addressing a body Of business men
ut Bridgeport, Conn.,, a shor. tim .
since, sait;:
"Xou d. not, any Of yoa alvcrt; ;e
enough. You ought to use priute. s
i,rk every duy. You are asleen and
want your business to run Itself.
Standing advertisements in q p;.Dnr
ccmmnnd c)n:idenc2. The man who
for year lives in one community nd
leafs u ro.?atable life, even though
he be of mo ierute "b;!ity, will grow
III the confidence and esteem O. his
fellows. On the same prin"iplo a
new spaper advertisement becomes
famililr in the eyes of the reader.
1t may be seldom read, ,'stili it makes
the uanlo aud bhsinoss of the man fa-
miiiar, and it's presence il the col
umns Of a paper inspires contidince
i'll the stability Of its ENTERPRISE
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16

The Golden Days, published by James
EiVerson, Phladelphia, Pa, for $500
per annum, is one of the most entertain
ing and best papers for children and
Young people, we have ever seen. Is
beautifully llu7tratod and well worth
the money.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE

SLEEPING CAR SERVICE
On trains so and 81 Pullman Buffet sleep.
crS between New York and Atlanta, On
trains 52 and 53 Pullman Buffet sleepor
between Washington and New Orleans.
Pullman sleeper between Greensboro and
Richmond. Through tickets OIL sale at
principal stati ions, to MI points. For rat es
and information apply to any agent of the
company or
i B THOMAS. JAS, T., TAYLOR
Genl Manager GPA
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
A GREAT CAUSE Or HUMAN Misery
IS TILE LOSS OF
z,kI;:z,Y!III21.A' 3 ! KsyS!;2 =

~ Lecture on the Nature, Treat
mcnt and cure of Seminal Weakness,
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involuntary Emissions, Imp tency, Merry
Gus Debility, and Impcdimcnts to Mar
riagc generally; Consumption, Epilepsy
and Fits; Mental and Physical Incapacity, ,
&c. By RO8EKr J. CULNERWELL,
II. D.
The world renowned author, in this
admirable lecture clearly proves from
his own experience that the awtu. Conse-
qucnccs Of self abuse may be cilcctually
removed without dangerous surgical op,
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cordials. pointing out mode Of cure at
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cry sufferer. no matter what his
condition may he. may cure himself
chcapy, privately and radically.
~ This Lecture will prove boon to
Thousands and thousands
Sent under seal, in Il plain envelope, to
any address, postpaid, ON receipt uC four
ce"tS or two postage stamps. Address,
THE CULVFRWFLL MED, Il co
~ A"u 81. New y ork, y. y,
fist Oiiirc DOA, ~&.IV.
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A Gard OF Thanks.

[ shall over feel grateful to the good
people Of Pickens for their noble work
which was crowned with success, in
saving my property during the burn
ing of Or. Rramictt's house, ON the
18th of June, 1887.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16

The following order OF preaching of
the Picllens Circuit will be observed un-
til further notice:
Zion, 1st Sunday at II o'clock n. m.
Easley, 1st Sunday at 4 O'clock, p. m.
Pickens, 2d Sunday at II CLOCK, n. m.
Bethlehem, I'd Sunday at 81 o'clock, p.
m. Easley, 81 Sunday st II o'clock
a,m. Piclens, Sd Sunday at u o'clock
p. M. Dacusville, 4th Sunday at II
o'clock, a. IN. Antioch, 4th Sunday at
b p. m. j. G. DAVIS.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16

The following are the appointments Of
Rrv. O. L. Durant on the Pickcns Mis-
sion until further notict:-Twelve Mile,
1st Sunday ats o'clock p. m. Gap Hill,
LIST Sunday 10o'clock Al. m. Tabor, 2nd
Sunday 3 o'clock p. m. Portcr's Chap
el, 3d Sunday II O'Clock 81. m; New
Hope, 4th Sunday II o'clock n. m.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
PRICES CURRENT.
THESE PRICES ARE FOt WHOLEsALE
LOTS.

coRREcTfDwEKKLY TYrrRGrsoN &MfLLEn
In making market quotations. VIC can
only approximate values. Many chan
ges occur after the quotations are sent
ouG, ana we can only hope to give gen
cru cru laea or the value prevailing tho day
the quotations arc made. '
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16

Flies were comfortable last Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Willie Lowery, of Summervlle,
! s.. O., spont last Sabbath in our town.
Horses and Mules for Sale or Ex-
! change. l.. G. CLAYTON, Central, s.. q.
Hon. Henry Buist, ono Of the ablest
| lawyers of this State, and patriotic
statesman, died in Charleston on the 9th
inst.
Miss Alice Hall, Of Campobello, S. c.,
who has been spending several weeks
with Mr.. j. b. Clydes family, returned
home last week.
Keep your gates fastened and your
guns loaded, "for in such an hour rs ye
think not" the mad dogs may como
along and bite some Of your children.
It is said to be regarded as GER
tainty that an extra session of Con
gress will be e'held in October, chiefly
for the purpose of passing some
measure of tariff reform.
Mr.. G. w. Kelley had on exhibition
last Monday, at this p!acH, one of the
largest snakes we ever saw out side the
circus. 1t measured seven feet seven
inches in length and eight inches round.
Prof. S. P. Boozer, Of Greenwood
died last week from n stroke of appo-
plexY. Ho lost his leg during the war,
being a member of the second South
Carolina. He devoted his life to school
teaching.
The Abbeville Medium Of the 9th inst.
says:-"Mr. Basil Callahan, an aged citi-
zen of the Level Land section, died last
Saturday. He had been in declining
health for several years. He was an
honorable man, good citizen, and re-
spected by all his neighbors." Mr..
Callahan leaves many relatives and
friends in this county who will receive
the news of his death with much re-
greet.
The Commencement exercises Of the
Easley High School will take place on
Wednesday and r. ursday, the 18th and
10th of June. Wednesday night at 81
o'clock, the exercises will begin with
an entertainment by the music class;
medal will be delivered to the pupil who
has made the greatest progress in that
department. This will be followed by n
cantata, Italia" Thursday night the
annual debate, after which the oratorical
address by Rev. A. Coke Smith, of Wof-
ford College. A treat is in store for
those who attend.
The colored voters of Virginia are
rlore and more ii;leneD:lent Many
Of them advocate the nomination bv
the Democrats Of Southern man
for Vice President.
Col. John w. r. Pope has retired
from the editorial chair Of the Co1um.
bla Register. In this we loose one Of
the most vigorous and polished writ
els in the State. He will be succeed
bv Col. John P. Thomas, gentleman
well known in journalistic circles as q
!ipe scholar, and forcible writer
A locomotive on the Ohio & West
Virginia railroad struch q wagon Hear
Gallipolis, Ohio, Oh Friday morping,
the 10th inst, containing J T. Adams,
wife and two children, instantly kill
ing the parties, oil also one of thu
Children The other child was TN
hurt. Mr.. Adams was wealthy far
mer.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16

The colored voters of Virginia. are
rlore and more ii;lepeplent. Many
Of them advocate the nomination bv
the Democrats of 81 Southern man
for Vice President.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16

Col. John w. r. Pope has retired
from the editorial chair Of the Colum
bia Register. In this we loose one of
the most vigorous and polished writ
er's in the State. He will be succeed
bv Col. John P. Thomas, gentleman
well known in journalistic circles as o
Eipe scholar, and forcible writer.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16

T'tis powder rcycr varies. 4 marvel Of
parity, strength and whnGSnmcncSs. Mere
economical ti:an the ordinary kinds, auL
c;:nrot he sold in competition with the
nultitu lie "f low test, snort weight aiun.
0i pin h,si'hatc powders. Sold only in c;t,a
N"YAL b:.EI:iG POWDER Co, 1OU Wall
s'"'rt. n. Y. ian 2l-S6.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-16
aSicEAnRs s9zRta 81 EDa1lviIAe ~ Kg
SSO9uthbOund

Grains run on 18th Meridian time,}
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Chestnut-hot weather.
Henderson Dudly, colored, was sun struck
to-day while ut work on the wharf.
a Holstein COW belonging to Mr.. Geo. G..
Brown, of this city, gave birth Wednesday
10 two fne calves.
Some of the old inhabitants say this has
been the hottest day experienced in this
city for many years.
This has been the hottest day of the sea-
son, the mercury in the therm ometer at
8 o'clock, in the shade, registering 9S0.
The market to-day was fairly supplied
with fruits and vegetables in season, except
tomatoes, which were scarce and high.
While being transferred from the Wilkes
the trucks of freight car were pushed over
Yesterday was ST. Swithn's day, and,
according to the old Scotch proverb, the
fair weather will be followed by forty days
without rain.
A little child of Mr.. Maxwell McCracken,
living on Wilkes street, near Lee, was badly
bitten about the face and head by neigh
boris dog last night.
There were more watermelons in the
Lynchburg market yesterday than we've
eyer seen in ono day. They were cheap,
and generally of a large size.
The Rives Boat Club, of the University of
Virginia, has not been organized for two
sessions, and their boat house on the Rivan-
ma river, and the boats are going to destruc-
ton.
Me.srs. J. and A. Aitcheson to-day re-
ceived another car load Of brick machinery
from Philadelphia, which they are to over
haul and put in order for the National Brick
Compary's works, at Waterloo.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to John E. Dowell and Ids
NJ. Hedrick. Of Midland Station; VIM. 3.
Waters, of this city, and Eliza McArdle. of
Washington, and to Andrew Grady and
Matte Parker, both Of this city.
The weather to day was the hottest ex-
perienced here this summer, the thernom-
eter registering from sc to IS in the shade,
and it is said to have gone up as far as l02.
The heat was tempered at times by slight
breeze, which aided but little in making the
torrid temperature endurable.
The Rappahannocll Boat Club, of Fred
ericksburg, says the Star, has extended an
invitation to the Virginias. of Richmond, to
select Fredericksburg in the event of their
accepting the challenge from the Old Do
minions, of this city. 1t may be we'll to
remind those interested that it is not ex-
actly proper for the victor in contest TO
issue challenge to the defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-16
DRY GOODS.
Special n Office.

During the months of June, July and August
strictly cash customers who buy $5 or over in
Dry Goods will receive pair of handsome DAM
ask Towels. These elegant Towels are all pure
Linen, very fine quality, immense size, one yard
and 4 quarter long, and decorated with hand
some wide border-worth 81 pair.
BARGAINS! RARGAINSl BARGAINS
DRY GOODS AT ACTUAL COST.
Beautiful la sns nearly one yard wide, finest
quality, worth 12iAc, reduced to Sc; beautiful
Lawns, new styles, sc French Lawns 15c; Linen
Lawns, lie; Figured sattines, in short euds,
worth Doc, reduced to 1Oc; beautiful Lace Dress
Goods. immense width, double the width of sim
ge-width Dress Goods all pure wool, worth Zoe
reduced to 81 Nc; Crinkled dinghams, beautiful
styles worth 12l4c, reduced to lhc; Albatross,
pnre wool. wide double width, worth SOC, re-
duced to 81 lac; Fancy Silks, 371a. 40 and 45c;
Black Surah Silks, cash value. S7l4c, reduced to
G2lbc beautiful Dress Goods in Plsids, Stripes,
Checks and Fancy Styles. - yards for only so.
All cash. No credit.
CARTER'S
No. III Market Space. near 9TH ST.,
Washington ID. C..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-16

MIR. JACOB r. NIcKLIN, an old and re-
spected citizen, died this morning after a
long illness, aged about seventy.six years.
Mr.. Ncklin came to this city about 1858,
from Rappaharnock county, and engaged
in the grocery business for several years.
Subsequent to the war he was for some
time ticket agent of the v M. H. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-16

A great fire in Baltimore yesterday after
noon destroyed the Maryland Hominy and
Coralline Mill, partly consumed the eleva.
tor of the c. a. Gambrill Manufacturing
Company, and damaged three buildings be-
longing to Enoch Pratt, the total estimated
damage being about 100000, and the ag-
gregate insurance about two.thirds of that
amount. The Alexandria Insurance Co.
had risk of 81 500.
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LOCAL NEWS

:zi.- Those who leave the city during the sum-
1uer can have the GAZETTE mailed to them for
any length OF time, and the address CHANGED as
often as desired. The subscription price is 90 cts
per month or at that rate for q greater or less
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-16

40 INST THE CIrY.-The suit of the City
Coun Il OF Alexandria vs.. Mr.. Edmund
Burke, for rent of room in the market build
ing, was heard in the Corporation Court to,
day before a jury composed of citizens Of
Alexandria county, aud occupied most OF
the day. The jury this evening, after hear
ing the testimony of several witnesses, re-
turned verdict for the defendant it being
shown that, excluding the amount due by
the former tenant of The room, Mr.. Il. owed
the city nothing. The members OF the late
CITY Council were summoned as witnesses,
bnt none of them were examined.